Human Resources Advisor

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CSIS is at the forefront of Canada's national security system and we proudly represent the best Canada has to offer.

We recruit talented individuals who are committed to Canada's values, energized by meaningful work, and looking for opportunities to explore their maximum potential. Working at CSIS is more than just a job.

Our role is to investigate activities suspected of constituting threats to the security of Canada and to take measures to reduce these threats in accordance with well-defined legal requirements and Ministerial Direction.

As an HR professional at CSIS, you will contribute directly to our critical mission and advance the HR profession in a unique environment.

There are currently opportunities in HR to shape new approaches and implement transformation. You will have the opportunity to acquire 'once in a career' experience in the areas of: classification and organizational design, recruitment, staffing, talent performance management, talent development, labour relations, occupational health and safety, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and HR Information Management Systems.

Job Summary

Major responsibilities include: 

• Acting as a resource person by providing advice on human resources related matters and policy interpretation to managers and employees, as well as making recommendations on problem resolution. This can also include developing and delivering information sessions on human resources related matters to managers and employees;
• Responding to the client's needs by providing expertise/advice on various human resources matters;
  
• Assessing human resources processes and activities to enhance their effectiveness and ensure they are conducted according to policies;
  
• Acting as a point of contact to candidates, clients and stakeholders and coordinate human resources processes;
  
• Conducting special projects and make recommendations on improvements to the program;
  
• Researching and gathering information, analyzing data, writing reports and memoranda
  
• Conducting interviews, developing and evaluating assessment tools and give constructive feedback for internal and external candidates.
  

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a field related to the position, such as human resources, labour/industrial relations, organizational development, psychology, public or business administration, education sciences, or social sciences*; or  
• University certificate or three (3) year College diploma in human resources**; or 
  
• Human resources certification recognized by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Association. ***

Note: A higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

If you have completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Experience

• Experience in interpretation of policies and procedures in any one or more of the following human resources disciplines: human resources planning, classification, staffing, recruitment, training, performance management, talent management, compensation, labour relations, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), official languages, values and ethics or HR information systems.  

* Three (3) years of relevant experience required. They must have been acquired within the last seven (7) years. 

** Four (4) years of relevant experience required. They must have been acquired within the last seven (7) years. 

*** Five (5) years of relevant experience required. They must have been acquired within the last seven (7) years.

Candidates must also possess: 

• Two (2) years experience¹ in the provision of advice on complex human resources management issues to management;
•  Two (2) years experience¹ in the planning, delivery or management of human resources services in any one or more of the following human resources disciplines: human resources planning, classification, staffing, recruitment, training, performance management, talent management, compensation, labour relations, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), official languages, values and ethics or HR information systems. 

¹ The breadth and depth of sought experience involve files of various complexities, multiple issues, partners or clients, impacts or risks.

Competencies

• Advisory
• Analytical Skills
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Communication
• Organizational Skills/Multitasking
• Teamwork

Conditions of Employment

Not Applicable

Notes

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

A competency-based interview, a written exam and references checks may be administered to retained applicants.To know more about our process, please visit: Job Requirements - Canada.ca.

Candidates should note that non-imperative staffing may be considered in situations where it can contribute to closing representation gaps in employment equity groups.

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